The 13 Best Aquatic & Oceanic Perfumes

Probably the most well-known Oceanic fragrance, Jo Malone London Wood Sage & Sea Salt evokes the scent of salty Drift Wood arriving on the Sea shore. Sage and Seaweed create the aromatic scent of coastal vegetation, and a sharp Grapefruit note combines with the Salt to evoke the scent of a brisk sea breeze.

Jo Malone London also have their Salty Amber Cologne which is exactly as described; a Salty Amber Marine perfume. Seaweed and Cardamon create the green aromatic undertones, and these mix with salty sea breeze notes and an Amber undertone. Salty Amber and Wood Sage & Sea Salt are quite similar; the key difference being an Amber undertone rather than a Woody undertone.

The Maison Margiela REPLICA fragrances are a collection of unisex scents which evoke real-life moments. I can testify that REPLICA Sailing Day really does smell like being out on the sea or a lake sailing a boat. I can smell the ocean and the scent of the sea wind in my hair; it’s very clever how it brings back sailing memories.

Juliette Has A Gun Ego Stratis Eau de Parfum is one of the newer releases from this niche fragrance brand. Initially, after a Cedar wood opening note which feels masculine, Ego Stratis becomes a super fresh unisex aquatic scent. Watermelon and Blueberry combine with Ambroxan to create a long lasting, yet refreshing fragrance which I highly recommend for men or women.

Check out my article on every Juliette Has A Gun fragrance.

Ellis Brooklyn is a US fragrance brand created by a beauty journalist. Salt Eau de Parfum combines the scent of salty waves hitting the shore with a hint of tropical Tiare Flower.

There are lots of perfumes in the Ellis Brooklyn fragrance range, check out my review of them all here.

Ellis Brooklyn is available in the US at Ulta, the UK at Cult Beauty, Canada at Sephora, and Fresh Fragrances in Australia.

L’Artisan Parfumeur is a niche French fragrance brand which create some really unique scents (my article on their range). Un Air de Bretagne recreates the feeling of standing on Brittany (on the Northern French Coast). I’ve been there a few times and it’s quite windy; which means that you can really smell the scent of the ocean. Seaweed and Cyrpus fragrance notes really accurately evoke the scent of the French beaches, whilst sharp citrus notes create the sharp sting of the wind.

Tom Ford Costa Azzurra is one of the heaviest Oceanic fragrances. Strong aromatic notes of Cardamon, Oud, Cyprus, Seaweed and Driftwood create a very strong sense of coastal vegetation. I think Costa Azzura combines a number of type of fragrances; oriental, aromatic, fresh and natural. It’s an expensive fragrance but is strong so you don’t need to use too much.

The original Bvlgari Aqva and Aqva Marine are lovely fresh men’s fragrances which have good lasting power and a classiness which I really like.

In the Marine versions a fresh citrus top note, Rosemary and Seaweed combine with Aquatic notes to create a masculine and fresh scent. The original Aqva has some deeper notes as well like Lavender and a woody undertone.

Eternity Air For Men combines the typical Marine notes and Seaweed, alongside Juniper Berries and Lavender to create a fresh Oceanic and aromatic fragrance. It has some similarities with Bvlgari Aqva but can usually be found at a more affordable price!